Senior Test Instrumentation Engineer

Linquest Corporation - Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

Full-time - Senior

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LinQuest is seeking a Senior Test Instrumentation Engineer to join our team at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA. The ideal candidate will reside in the local area and work in the office daily. This position requires a ship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The Senior Test Instrumentation Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the 49TES's Airborne Test Instrumentation Data System (ATIDS) foundational flight test instrumentation package, the Digital Separation Camera System (DSCS), and Telemetry Van instrumentation. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, design, and architecture upgrades of B-52 test instrumentation. This includes equipment ordering, system calibration, pre-flight and post-flight inspections, operational checks, as well as installation and removal of instrumentation systems. The engineer will also collaborate with other test squadron's test instrumentation personnel to enhance the ATIDS system, focusing on greater capability, ease of use, maintainability, data transmission, and synergy across the B-52 test enterprise. Additionally, the engineer will design custom architecture for the 49TES Telemetry Van to ensure real-time data integrity, data transmission, and safety communication. A significant aspect of this role will involve training, mentoring, and directing the work of three instrumentation technicians.

Responsibilities

• Support the 49TES's Airborne Test Instrumentation Data System (ATIDS) foundational flight test instrumentation package.
• Maintain and upgrade B-52 test instrumentation, including design and architecture upgrades.
• Order equipment and perform system calibration, pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and operational checks.
• Install and remove instrumentation systems as required.
• Collaborate with other test squadron's personnel to upgrade the ATIDS system for improved capability and maintainability.
• Design custom architecture for the 49TES Telemetry Van to ensure real-time data integrity and safety communication.
• Train, mentor, and direct the work of three instrumentation technicians.

Requirements

• Engineering degree required, preferably in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in aviation, DoD, and/or test instrumentation engineering.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have a Secret clearance or be able to acquire one.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance